Pizy 18,906 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 That has nothing to do with the quality of the backup because it happened for every single position. Jose WANTED to play the best team in every single game even when there were options he's showed he can trust like Zouma, Luis, Ramires and even Cech. According to Jose himself, defensive midfield "is the only position where we have duplicates" because he sees Matic and Mikel as very similar. You won't see rotation unless Jose decides so.Like we're linked to Pogba? Attacking midfielder is whole different story. He may play centrally but the central attacking midfielder in our system cannot play the deeper role. We saw that with Cesc this season. The roles and duties are just too dissimilar. We definitely need an attacking midfielder but I think we will much more likely go for someone who plays on the right (as well as a back up for Eden) because both Oscar and Willian can play centrally.Oh, and Zouma can fulfill a job as defensive midfielder in certain scenarios but he is not one. He is a CB. He does not have the technical ability nor the positional awareness to play there for prolonged periods if needed.I personally want us to sign Koke. Pogba seems like a pipe dream at this point.Koke can play in a midfield 3 along with Cesc and Matic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! DYC. 7,542 Posted May 10, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted May 10, 2015 That has nothing to do with the quality of the backup because it happened for every single position. Jose WANTED to play the best team in every single game even when there were options he's showed he can trust like Zouma, Luis, Ramires and even Cech. According to Jose himself, defensive midfield "is the only position where we have duplicates" because he sees Matic and Mikel as very similar. You won't see rotation unless Jose decides so.Take out Cesc and the level of technique and comfort on the ball of centre midfield becomes midtable level. Even Cesc becomes very erratic in his distribution when his form drops. I find that worrying and I have a very hard time believing Chelsea can compete in the three major competitions with a similar approach. That's just my opinion of course. But if things don't turn out well next season, the club and the manager have no one to blame. Peace., The Mak, Styles and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CurlyHairLikeLuiz 1,625 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Please play 90 w/o Mikel on Monday... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rom2013 446 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes he was nothing impressive. Get over it. One of the worst performances of any number 8 in the last 2 years, even Matic playing in the number 6 many times offers a ton more in attack than he did.He has a lot of time to improve, it's just one game and he will get more oportunities, but today this was not good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 better than mikel. The Mak, Eidur the Spider, Viper22 and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadavTKL 1,787 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I want to see him in the role of Oscar/Cesc today/some would call it 10#. Dont think he's going to grow to be an 8, a playmaker, or a DM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Mikel OBE 4,920 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 better than mikel.Completely different player. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHOULO19 24,332 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Solid game. He was always going to play it safe on his first start. Thought he did very well in terms of pressing and interceptions at the start of the second half. Take out Cesc and the level of technique and comfort on the ball of centre midfield becomes midtable level. Even Cesc becomes very erratic in his distribution when his form drops. I find that worrying and I have a very hard time believing Chelsea can compete in the three major competitions with a similar approach. That's just my opinion of course. But if things don't turn out well next season, the club and the manager have no one to blame.I honestly think you're putting too much weight on the performance of one player. We've managed plenty of brilliant plays this season that did not involve Cesc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eidur the Spider 4,515 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Played well today, made some great interceptions and looked cool and composed on the ball. Hope he gets a full 90 in the game against Sunderland. Well played RLC!! Viper22 and lucio 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thendo 1,088 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Solid performance, didn't look to nerveuos or out of place. Hopefully he'll start the last two games aswell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Jose just confirmed this was the last game playing key players. He will play kids like Ake and Brown against West Brom who are already safe. I imagine RLC will play 90 minutes next week stroey and supporter 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supporter 3,088 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Step by step. RLC has been at an appropriate level but he looked a little nervously because he is his first day. But he has made an acceptable game but in a position that (IMO) is not the one where he is most comfortable. I would like to see With Matic the two upcoming matches.Zouma at first I was also a bit nervous and is now a different player and fully consolidated. RLC only need minutes to be gaining experience.Today was not his best day, but I continue betting very hard for him. Just today the match has been developed without allowing him stand out and demonstrate their quality. But in the next game, without such exigency and in another position, RLC will play better and go slowly consolidating. Step by step.Regards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 meh... Little to no influence. Has A LOT to learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 Yes he was nothing impressive. Get over it. One of the worst performances of any number 8 in the last 2 years, even Matic playing in the number 6 many times offers a ton more in attack than he did.He has a lot of time to improve, it's just one game and he will get more oportunities, but today this was not good.He was playing in the number 6 role. Viper22 and Laugh1ngMan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 meh... Little to no influence. Has A LOT to learnIf Pogba plays as a number 6 and his freedom was shackled he wouldn't have much influence going forward either. bababoom, CFC888 and Viper22 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 This.Solid game. He was always going to play it safe on his first start. Thought he did very well in terms of pressing and interceptions at the start of the second half. Hopefully Mourinho gives him a little bit more freedom though in the upcoming games. Felt his play was somewhat restricted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post! BlueLion. 21,491 Posted May 10, 2015 Popular Post! Share Posted May 10, 2015 I wrote in my match report that RLC didn't look out of place amongst a championship-winning squad today. Impressed by the fact he didn't try too hard, which is the easy option for many young kids who want to impress. I'm delighted by his 60 minutes. bababoom, ILoveLamp, Slam Dunk and 4 others 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheIceMan 596 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 just one thing to say The future of our midfield don't know what some are talking about a poor performance his statics are 100 percent! It was amazing perfomance not solid, not good but fucking amazing!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 If Pogba plays as a number 6 and his freedom was shackled he wouldn't have much influence going forward either.Are we talking about Pogba? I thought this was the Loftus-Cheek thread? I just want to see Ruben do well, he was bang average and looked like he was out of his depth a bit... First game but lots to learn Amblève. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waterfall 893 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 He wasn't fantastic by any means, but I'm not sure how he looked out of his depth. He was decent and didn't do much if any wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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